]]>By: b7p19http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208509
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:22:15 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208509Than don’t read the article by LZ Granderson over on ESPN. That guy is supposed to be more than a dumb sportswriter too…
]]>By: Craig Calcaterrahttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208500
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:52:07 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208500How is that story any different: it’s basically “the city still has 14.5% unemployment, a 38% poverty rate and a bunch of problems but, hey, the Lions, Tigers and a nice Chrysler commercial are giving people hope.”

Yes, there are some bits in there that talk about things looking up — more headquarters moving downtown and the auto industry doing better — but those take a major back seat to “the sports teams are making everyone happy again” baloney.

I want to see stories about Detroit’s rebound in the business and news pages, separate and apart from the sports stuff.

]]>By: detiger69http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208497
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:47:22 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208497Craig and company – you guys ran a story asking How does this make you feel Detroit. How about running one on this story about Detroit making a comeback.

]]>By: Lukehart80http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208489
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:27:52 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208489Yes, perspective.
]]>By: rollinghighwayblueshttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208479
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:11:47 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208479I realize that. I mentioned the specific state as Texas because that’s where the game is being played.
]]>By: randall351http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208477
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:09:35 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208477Classy use of “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” I applaud you, sir.
]]>By: stlouis1baseballhttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208471
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:03:42 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208471Good post MKD. I don’t know that I necessarily agree with the postponing the game. But good post nonetheless.
]]>By: stlouis1baseballhttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208470
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:02:21 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208470I guess that depends on which side of the fence you are standing Luke. Some would say the last two governors are the reason one would move to Texas. All about perspective.
]]>By: stlouis1baseballhttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208466
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:00:02 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208466Yeah…they say the same thing in Indiana. Except…it’s wait 5 minutes.
]]>By: chrisdtxhttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208461
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:55:05 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208461Actually, I believe the proper quote is “if you don’t like the weather, go back to where you came from.”
]]>By: Lukehart80http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208458
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:52:16 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208458They often have a hard time figuring things out in Texas, just look at the last couple guys they’ve decided to elect Governor.
]]>By: spudchukarhttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208455
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:48:06 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208455That’s what they say everywhere.
]]>By: mkdhttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208454
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:47:59 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208454I hate to defend Selig, but I live in Central Texas and every forecast, weather report, weather map, radar system and trick knee in the state pointed to heavy thunderstorms all day and all night. For a guy who just got his ass kicked in the media for being “unable to read a weather map” and letting Game 1 of the ALDS go ahead (weather maps btw which showed right up to gametime that a clear break in the storm was coming), is it really surprising that Selig would err on the side of going with the weather maps this time around. And now we’re gonna kick his ass for being a sissy pants? Lame.
]]>By: Matthttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208448
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:43:56 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208448He’d be one of the best managers in baseball if he let someone else fill out the lineup card and forgot the bunt sign.
]]>By: rollinghighwayblueshttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208446
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:40:23 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208446You know what they say about the weather in Texas, “If you dont like the weather, just wait 10 minutes.”
]]>By: halladaysbicepshttp://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/10/quote-of-the-day-jim-leyland/comment-page-1/#comment-208445
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:38:31 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=91789#comment-208445I agree with Leyland. One of the best managers in baseball. He’s right. They could have played that game, but were trembling in their shoes to try and do it. So typical of Darth Selig.

Leyland is the type of guy that will beat you in a game and piss on your grave afterwards. I have much respect for him.